Writing is a big part in the profession I'm interested in, and its different types of writing that is used.
There are workshops that are pre-made in the past by employees, and there is new topics brought up so new workshops need to be written up in a presentation kind of way. There are letter's that are sometimes asked to be written for assistance with the program. Summaries or information is to be updated on clients according to adjustments, behavior, improvements, etc.
Friday, May 28, 2010
Friday, May 21, 2010
Blog7: writing.
Writing is a big part in the profession I'm interested in, and its different types of writing that is used.
There are workshops that are pre-made in the past by employees, and there is new topics brought up so new workshops need to be written up in a presentation kind of way. There are letter's that are sometimes asked to be written for assistance with the program. Summaries or information is to be updated on clients according to adjustments, behavior, improvements, etc.
There are workshops that are pre-made in the past by employees, and there is new topics brought up so new workshops need to be written up in a presentation kind of way. There are letter's that are sometimes asked to be written for assistance with the program. Summaries or information is to be updated on clients according to adjustments, behavior, improvements, etc.
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Response #2
Hi Clara,
My name is Ashleigh Martinflatt and I am an instructor in the Child & Youth Care First Nations program. I was notified that you have submitted your application for the program starting in September of 2011. I just wanted to introduce myself, see if you had any questions regarding the program and let you know that we are doing early admissions. So if you can get your entire application package in we will be able to consider you for our program. Feel free to ask as many questions as you want and I look forward to meeting you!
Ashleigh
Ashleigh Martinflatt
Vancouver Island University
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Response
Hello Clara
Thanks for your email.
We need English 12 with at least a C and Communications does not count for that. So, you have a few choices. You must have completed English 12 or one of the options below before you will be able to start CYC. You can complete English 12 through Learn at Home via your school district:
http://schools.sd68.bc.ca/lah/index.htm
OR you can do it through upgrading here on campus, but you cannot take it while starting CYC. You could apply to take English 067 here for September (apply in mid July in person at Nanaimo campus) and you could apply to take general university courses in Spring semester if you wanted to – these would count as general electives in the CYC program.
OR you can write the LPI exam which counts as the same as English 12. This is an exam you must register for online at least 2 weeks before writing it. You can purchase the study guide (you will want to do that) either through our bookstore on campus or through LPI. You register to write the exam through LPI though you actually write it on our Nanaimo campus. LPI is not a Vancouver Island University program, but they use space here for people to write it. Here is a link to the program info. You must register at least 2 weeks prior to when you want to write the LPI: http://www.ubc.lpi/.
Have you applied yet to CYC Diploma? If not, then applications are no longer being accepted for this September start anyway.
I hope this info is clear. You are also welcome to arrange a meeting with any advisor on campus. And an advisor is coming to Dover Bay school – you can meet with that advisor – in May. Ask your school counsellor to make that appointment. Talking about this in person is usually best, so you can be very clear on your next steps and how to take them.
Lorna Millard
Coordinator
Advising Centre
Vancouver Island University
Telephone: (250) 740-6410
www.viu.ca/advising
Thanks for your email.
We need English 12 with at least a C and Communications does not count for that. So, you have a few choices. You must have completed English 12 or one of the options below before you will be able to start CYC. You can complete English 12 through Learn at Home via your school district:
http://schools.sd68.bc.ca/lah/index.htm
OR you can do it through upgrading here on campus, but you cannot take it while starting CYC. You could apply to take English 067 here for September (apply in mid July in person at Nanaimo campus) and you could apply to take general university courses in Spring semester if you wanted to – these would count as general electives in the CYC program.
OR you can write the LPI exam which counts as the same as English 12. This is an exam you must register for online at least 2 weeks before writing it. You can purchase the study guide (you will want to do that) either through our bookstore on campus or through LPI. You register to write the exam through LPI though you actually write it on our Nanaimo campus. LPI is not a Vancouver Island University program, but they use space here for people to write it. Here is a link to the program info. You must register at least 2 weeks prior to when you want to write the LPI: http://www.ubc.lpi/.
Have you applied yet to CYC Diploma? If not, then applications are no longer being accepted for this September start anyway.
I hope this info is clear. You are also welcome to arrange a meeting with any advisor on campus. And an advisor is coming to Dover Bay school – you can meet with that advisor – in May. Ask your school counsellor to make that appointment. Talking about this in person is usually best, so you can be very clear on your next steps and how to take them.
Lorna Millard
Coordinator
Advising Centre
Vancouver Island University
Telephone: (250) 740-6410
www.viu.ca/advising
Friday, April 16, 2010
Business Letter
My name is Clara Bob; I am from Nanoose First Nations. I am currently finishing up my gr. 12 year here at Dover Bay Secondary. I am writing regarding the CYC course offered from your campus.
I have family who has completed the CYC course, and I have had a passion to work with youth for quite a while. My last employer also gave me the idea about actually getting a career in a job I would enjoy.
This year I have taken Communications.12 in place of English 12. Last year I have completed English 11. I have looked at the qualifications to be accepted, and English 12 is mandatory. Is it possible that Communications 12 is an equivalent to English 12? If not would I be able to complete my English 12 while attending CYC, if that is viable.
I appreciate the time taken to read my concerns, and am looking forward to starting post secondary.
Yours Respectfully,
Clara Bob
I have family who has completed the CYC course, and I have had a passion to work with youth for quite a while. My last employer also gave me the idea about actually getting a career in a job I would enjoy.
This year I have taken Communications.12 in place of English 12. Last year I have completed English 11. I have looked at the qualifications to be accepted, and English 12 is mandatory. Is it possible that Communications 12 is an equivalent to English 12? If not would I be able to complete my English 12 while attending CYC, if that is viable.
I appreciate the time taken to read my concerns, and am looking forward to starting post secondary.
Yours Respectfully,
Clara Bob
Thursday, April 1, 2010
Image:
To be working in a facility, you are not expected to wear a certain type of clothing/style or anything like that,
You can dress like yourself, knowing obviously that it is appropriate. It is good to be yourself, to help the youth be comfortable being around you. Nobody is judged when applying for a job in this field as to what you’re wearing, but to how and why you want to help these people, they look at what you have to offer to improve the patient’s lives. Everyone is to be treated with respect, regardless of what’s going on. At work you are to be acting as a friend, but not only that a Professional. Keeping in mind, you are there trying to help them better themselves, and to learn different ways to cope with problems/triggers/temptations, when they get out of treatment. Even when you’re not at work you are expected to live a clean and sober life, because who would want to listen to someone hypocritical telling you not to do one thing, and then doing it themselves.
You can't help others before you can help yourself.
You can dress like yourself, knowing obviously that it is appropriate. It is good to be yourself, to help the youth be comfortable being around you. Nobody is judged when applying for a job in this field as to what you’re wearing, but to how and why you want to help these people, they look at what you have to offer to improve the patient’s lives. Everyone is to be treated with respect, regardless of what’s going on. At work you are to be acting as a friend, but not only that a Professional. Keeping in mind, you are there trying to help them better themselves, and to learn different ways to cope with problems/triggers/temptations, when they get out of treatment. Even when you’re not at work you are expected to live a clean and sober life, because who would want to listen to someone hypocritical telling you not to do one thing, and then doing it themselves.
You can't help others before you can help yourself.
Monday, March 29, 2010
Useful tools:
The day to day job as a youth facilitator differs, every day the youth are expected to be attending school. Responsibilities include enforcing the rules of the centre, and getting the workshop information put together. The info usually already together, unless it is a new topic brought up. This would mean researching and getting the information and being able to present it to the group. It is very helpful to do the workshops in a way that will help listeners pay attention. There are a lot of topics that can bring up some bad memories/"old baggage" that they have trouble talking about/ listening to.
So it is important Again to be very patient, and understanding to each persons personal experiences. In order to help the youth become responsible for owns space, they are expected to do a thorough cleaning once a week. Every day there’s a set time for Recreation time. Which is a time where they can play the sports they like, or just go for a walk. As a facilitator you are to help the youth find new ways to release stress and hurts that they may be holding on to. There are daily chores expected to be done by the youth, it will help it to become a habit, and gives opportunities to partake in outings/meetings.
Every week the youth are taking on outings depending on behavior and participation, it could either be Swimming, na/aa meetings, bowling etc. It would be your job to supervise the youth on these outings, making sure they aren’t trying to sneak off away from the group or trying to get any extra smokes (etc). Not only does this work need education/training, but also experience. In order to understand the hardships of overcoming any addiction. This doesn't even necessarily mean you had to be addicted to something; it can just be a passion for helping those who need and are looking for the help, because it can be because your life was affected by addiction at some point
So if your thinking of any job like this, it is very rewarding and feels good especially when the youth start feeling better. helping them increase their "Clean time", but don't expect it to seem as good as it sounds, lots of feelings of anger are expressed in the centre, its just a matter of helping them cool down/overcome what ever it is that’s effecting them.
So it is important Again to be very patient, and understanding to each persons personal experiences. In order to help the youth become responsible for owns space, they are expected to do a thorough cleaning once a week. Every day there’s a set time for Recreation time. Which is a time where they can play the sports they like, or just go for a walk. As a facilitator you are to help the youth find new ways to release stress and hurts that they may be holding on to. There are daily chores expected to be done by the youth, it will help it to become a habit, and gives opportunities to partake in outings/meetings.
Every week the youth are taking on outings depending on behavior and participation, it could either be Swimming, na/aa meetings, bowling etc. It would be your job to supervise the youth on these outings, making sure they aren’t trying to sneak off away from the group or trying to get any extra smokes (etc). Not only does this work need education/training, but also experience. In order to understand the hardships of overcoming any addiction. This doesn't even necessarily mean you had to be addicted to something; it can just be a passion for helping those who need and are looking for the help, because it can be because your life was affected by addiction at some point
So if your thinking of any job like this, it is very rewarding and feels good especially when the youth start feeling better. helping them increase their "Clean time", but don't expect it to seem as good as it sounds, lots of feelings of anger are expressed in the centre, its just a matter of helping them cool down/overcome what ever it is that’s effecting them.
Friday, March 26, 2010
Friday, March 19, 2010
How to become a Professional
Depending on the job you are seeking.
- For a youth treatment facilitator they were usually looking for people who are qualified to be a counselor from Entry level (coach) to senior counselors (delivering program.)
you are usually asked to have previous child care experience, Depending on the area you want to work in there are different qualifications, in treatment centers you have to learn to how help the youth 'cope' with whatever it is their struggling with.
Probations periods are usually required, the employers need to know you have desire to work with the youth seeing as you work with them daily you should show some sort of a personal interest in them. You have to have a respect and openness with them, so that they will trust you (but there are still boundaries). You are expected to have communication skill (if you want to work with people), but also being sensitive to whatever it is their overcoming.
-a high school diploma, completion of a community college or university program in child and youth care is required.
-experience working with children either as a volunteer or in a summer or part-time job is very valuable.
-other useful skills include first aid and CPR training
Other related careers:
-a children's nurse, private household
-day-care worker, infants
-developmental service worker
-mental health worker
-social worker, group
- For a youth treatment facilitator they were usually looking for people who are qualified to be a counselor from Entry level (coach) to senior counselors (delivering program.)
you are usually asked to have previous child care experience, Depending on the area you want to work in there are different qualifications, in treatment centers you have to learn to how help the youth 'cope' with whatever it is their struggling with.
Probations periods are usually required, the employers need to know you have desire to work with the youth seeing as you work with them daily you should show some sort of a personal interest in them. You have to have a respect and openness with them, so that they will trust you (but there are still boundaries). You are expected to have communication skill (if you want to work with people), but also being sensitive to whatever it is their overcoming.
-a high school diploma, completion of a community college or university program in child and youth care is required.
-experience working with children either as a volunteer or in a summer or part-time job is very valuable.
-other useful skills include first aid and CPR training
Other related careers:
-a children's nurse, private household
-day-care worker, infants
-developmental service worker
-mental health worker
-social worker, group
Friday, February 26, 2010
Child and youth workers. 2.
A typical day in this job field would be getting to work earlier than your expected time to start, getting ready to take the youth for their daily recreation time. After rec. time it is usually dinner time, after dinner somebodies getting things ready for workshop or "group". Although not every evening is a workshop, you bring the youth swimming/activity or an AA/NA meeting to participate in. You have to be ready to expect harsh/unexpected behavior from some of the patients, A lot of people that go to Youth treatment programs go because it is mandatory for them, Although not in all cases. Reasons why you have to be patient as a worker is because it takes awhile for the youth to adjust to the life in the program. A lot of past issues may be let go of or expressed during their time in the facility, So it is important to let them know they can trust you and that you will listen. There are 3 different shifts a worker can apply for: Day Staff (7am-3pm), Evening Staff (3-11pm), and Night Staff (11pm-7am), and then theres Full time Weekend staff from FridayA typical day in this job field would be getting to work earlier than your expected time to start, getting ready to take the youth for their daily recreation time. After rec. times it is usually dinner time, after dinner somebody’s getting things ready for workshop or "group". Although not every evening is a workshop, you bring the youth swimming/activity or an AA/NA meeting to participate in. You have to be ready to expect harsh/unexpected behavior from some of the patients, a lot of people that go to Youth treatment programs go because it is mandatory for them, although not in all cases. Reasons why you have to be patient as a worker are because it takes awhile for the youth to adjust to the life in the program. A lot of past issues may be let go of or expressed during their time in the facility, so it is important to let them know they can trust you and that you will listen. There are 3 different shifts a worker can apply for: Day Staff (7am-3pm), Evening Staff (3-11pm), and Night Staff (11pm-7am), and then there’s Full time Weekend staff from Friday (3pm-11pm), Saturday (7am-11pm), Sunday (7am-11pm). I think this job would be something I would enjoy, because I’m not just some person who studied on the issue alone, I can understand what their going through to an extent.(3pm-11pm),Saturday(7am-11pm),Sunday(7am-11pm). I think this job would be something I would enjoy, because Im not just some person who studied on the issue alone, I can understand what their going through to an extent.
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Child and Youth Workers .1.
In different treatment programs there are different services available, in most Youth treatment facilities there is Recreation time required to participate in, that includes exercise, sports, walking, etc. There is usually schooling expected to be attending for the duration you are there. ~
Workers are expected to understand, be PATIENT, outgoing, trusting etc. There are many qualifications and traits needed to work with these youth. Addiction is a whole other topic in itself; it is a very hard struggle to conquer. This is why they need the right kind of people to be working with them,
The reason why I am interested in this field of work is because I understand what has to be done on a daily basis, and I know from experience of being in a facility myself. I love helping people, and being able to help with one of my greatest struggles would help them including myself.
Workers are expected to understand, be PATIENT, outgoing, trusting etc. There are many qualifications and traits needed to work with these youth. Addiction is a whole other topic in itself; it is a very hard struggle to conquer. This is why they need the right kind of people to be working with them,
The reason why I am interested in this field of work is because I understand what has to be done on a daily basis, and I know from experience of being in a facility myself. I love helping people, and being able to help with one of my greatest struggles would help them including myself.
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